José Mourinho’s friend slams Benfica squad: This team is... | OneFootball

Benfica continues to go through a challenging phase regarding sports results - at a time when the club is heading to elections. Following performances below expectations, it is normal for criticisms to arise, such as those from Eládio Paramés. José Mourinho's friend made some harsh remarks against the Benfica squad.

Cited by the newspaper Record, the long-time friend of the Special One began by pointing out what the Clube da Luz should aspire to as a sports entity: "The reality of this Benfica has little to do with the wishes and dreams of its fans and even some of its directors".

However, Eládio Paramés acknowledged that currently, the club does not meet the standards or demands expected of a historic emblem like the red and white: "The reality shows that the team is weak".

Nonetheless, José Mourinho's old acquaintance did not stop there and criticized the way the 2025/26 squad was assembled, absolving the Portuguese: "Its composition is too unbalanced to make it competitive against European teams, many of which are experienced in these UEFA competitions".

Recovering from the heavy defeat against Newcastle, Benfica turns its attention to the next match, which will be hosting Arouca, a game counting for the 9th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. With the kickoff scheduled for 18:00, the Special One knows he won't be able to count on the injured Amar Dedic.

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